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Droolworthy Drawings

Catherine Rayner – Substack – @catherinerayner on Substack – catherinerayner.co.uk

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” – Groucho Marx

Spud – Megan Elizabeth – Artist – @MeganArtUK on X – megan-art.com

“My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.” – Elayne Boosler

Peter Hogarth – @peterhogarthartist.bsky.social

“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.” – Christopher Morley

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Terrific Drawings

Megan Elizabeth – Artist – @MeganArtUK on X

“My fashion philosophy
is, if you’re not
covered in dog hair,
your life is empty.”

-Elayne Booster

Sue Hewson Artist – @srh_sue on X

“Dogs’ lives are too
short. Their only
fault, really.”

-Agnes Sligh Turnbull

David Salter – @Davidjsalter on X

“The tiger teaches us to face life with courage.” – Unknown

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Dog Sculpture in All Media 2

Round Wood of Mayfield

“Handle every situation like a dog. If you can’t eat it or play with it, just pee on it and walk away.” – Unknown

Tim Burgess – Chainsaw Sculptor

“Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul, chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we’re the greatest hunters on earth!” – Anne Tyler

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“If you’re uncomfortable around my dog, I’m happy to lock you in the other room when you come over.” – Unknown

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“A boy can learn a lot from a dog — obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. ” – Robert Benchley

Nick Mackman

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” – Groucho Marx

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Dog Sculpture in All Media

Ali Alashkar

“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.” – Christopher Morley

Guiseppe Rumerio

“No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.” – Louis Sabin

Jaxon – Julia Dunn

“It’s just the most amazing thing to love a dog, isn’t it? It makes our relationships with people seem as boring as a bowl of oatmeal.” – John Grogan

Cyan Design

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk

Peter Szilagui

“The dog lives for the day, the hour, even the moment.” – Robert Falcon Scott

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Sit! Stay! Woof!

Paul Miller – @PaulMillerArt on X

“A dog wags its tail with its heart” – Martin Buxbaum 

Megan Elizabeth – Artist – @MeganArtUK on X

“Dogs have boundless enthusiasm but no sense of shame. I should have a dog as a life coach.”―Moby

David J. Salter – @Davidjsalter on X

“No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you feel rich.”―Louis Sabin

Paul Miller – @PaulMillerArt on X

“A dog has one aim in life…to bestow his heart.”―J.R. Ackerley

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“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.”―Thom Jones

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Doggos

@TweetsofDogs on X

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner

@Tokyoon on X

“No one appreciates the very special genius of your conversation as the dog does.” – Christopher Morley

@BestinDogs on X

“No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich.” – Louis Sabin

@puppieslover on X

“Be the person your dog thinks you are.” – C.J. Frick

@dachshund_heave on X

“The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.” – Konrad Lorenz

Quotes – Ride the Sky Equine

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Jonny Atkinson Art 2

I just love these drawings. It’s difficult to believe that he only uses a pencil, isn’t it?

“Handle every situation like a dog. If you can’t eat it or play with it, just pee on it and walk away.” – Unknown

“Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul, chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we’re the greatest hunters on earth!” – Anne Tyler

“If you’re uncomfortable around my dog, I’m happy to lock you in the other room when you come over.” – Unknown

“A boy can learn a lot from a dog — obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. ” – Robert Benchley

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“A dog can show you more honest affection with a flick of his tail than a man can gather through a lifetime of handshakes”. ~ Unknown

“I had been told that the training procedure with cats was difficult. It’s not. Mine had me trained in two days.” ~ Bill Dana

“Dogs have a way of finding the people who need them, and filling an emptiness we didn’t ever know we had.” ~ Unknown

“The love of a dog is a pure thing. He gives you a trust which is total. You must not betray it.” ~ Unknown

Jonny Atkinson Art

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Int’l Dog Day 8-26-2024

Katarina Avendano and Yaa Bofah – Good Housekeeping

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Dogs are my People

Angie Wallace Fine Art – @AngieWFineArt on X

“I work hard so my dog can have a better yard.”

Debbie – Pinterest

“There is a 100% chance I’d rather be home with my dog.”

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“The more people I meet, the more I like my dog.”

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“My floors aren’t dirty…it’s paw art.”

Quotes from Nylabone.com

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Dog Drawings – AWWW

Jane Wang – Pinterest

A dog wags its tail with its heart.
— Martin Buxbaum

Lonna Capaci-Pinterest

Old dogs, like old shoes, are comfortable. They might be a bit out of shape and a little worn around the edges, but they fit well.
— Bonnie Wilcox

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When life grows cold, a dog will warm your soul.
— Angie Weiland-Crosby

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He who feeds a hungry animal feeds his own soul.

—Charlie Chaplin

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“Dog Days” of Spring?

“Ronin” – Raine – @Raine_draws on X

“Beware! Dog can’t hold its licker.” – Unknown

Vanessa Harding – @VHharding1604 on X – “Lyra”

“What I like most about people is their dogs.” – Unknown

Amanda Whittome Art – @ArtWhittome On X – “Merlin”

“I don’t who care who dies in the movie, as long as the dog lives.” – Unknown

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Days with Dogs are Priceless

Angie Wallace Fine ArtOscar

“A dog desires affection more than its dinner. Well – almost.”  -Charlotte Gray

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“A well trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.”  – Helen Thomson

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“You can trust your dog to guard your house but never trust your dog to guard your sandwich.” – Unknown

Paper Sculpture – Pinterest

“No home decor is complete without dog hair.” – Unknown

pet-collage-Brenda Bogart

“The best therapist has fur and four legs.” – Unknown

Sarah Eden Portraits – @EdenPortraits on X

“Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take…I’ll be watching you.” – Unknown

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Dogs, Dogs, and More Dogs….

Ostinelli & Priest – craftcentreleeds.co.uk

“If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise.” – Unknown

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“No home decor is complete without dog hair.” – Unknown

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“The best therapist has fur and four legs.” – Unknown

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“Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot about puppies.” – Unknown

Theresa McCarthy Sayer

“Without my dog my wallet would be full my house would be clean but my heart would be empty.” – Unknown

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“Nothing in the world is friendlier than a wet dog.” – Unknown

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“Every snack you make, every meal you bake, every bite you take…I’ll be watching you.” – Unknown

Wendy Hodgson Mudpup

“What I like most about people is their dogs.” – Unknown

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Loving Dogs

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“You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says, ‘Wow, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!’” – Dave Barry

Esther Shimazu

“A well trained dog will make no attempt to share your lunch. He will just make you feel so guilty that you cannot enjoy it.”  – Helen Thomson

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“You can trust your dog to guard your house but never trust your dog to guard your sandwich.” – Unknown

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“I once decided not to date a guy because he wasn’t excited to meet my dog. I mean, this was like not wanting to meet my mother.” —Bonnie Schacter
Lesley Anne Greene – veniceclayartists.com

“The average dog is a nicer person than the average person.” — Andy Rooney

Olivia Brown

“My dog is worried about the economy because Alpo is up to $3.00 a can. That’s almost $21.00 in dog money.” — Joe Weinstein

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A Dog is a Dog for all That…

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“Handle every situation like a dog. If you can’t eat it or play with it, just pee on it and walk away.” – Unknown

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“Ever consider what our dogs must think of us? I mean, here we come back from a grocery store with the most amazing haul, chicken, pork, half a cow. They must think we’re the greatest hunters on earth!” – Anne Tyler

Peter Vanbekbergen

“A dog desires affection more than its dinner. Well – almost.”  -Charlotte Gray

Peter Vanbekbergen

“If you’re uncomfortable around my dog, I’m happy to lock you in the other room when you come over.” – Unknown

Ryan Lovatt

“A boy can learn a lot from a dog — obedience, loyalty, and the importance of turning around three times before lying down. ” – Robert Benchley

surreysculpture.org.uk

“Outside of a dog, a book is a man’s best friend. Inside of a dog it’s too dark to read.” – Groucho Marx

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A Dog is a Dog For All That

Nicky Litchfield

“Everything I know, I learned from dogs.” ~ Nora Roberts – The Search

Nicky Litchfield

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.”– Orhan Pamuk (author, My Name Is Red)

Nicky Litchfield

“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” – Agnes Sligh Turnbull (author, The Wedding Bargain)

Nicky Litchfield

“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras (photographer and writer)

Peter Hogarth

“Some of my best leading men have been dogs and horses.” – Elizabeth Taylor (actress)

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“The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” – Charles De Gaulle

Thanks to AKC Staff (American Kennel Club) for these quotes.

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A Dog is a Beautiful Thing

“I bought my grandmother a Seeing Eye dog. But he’s a little sadistic. He does impressions of cars screeching to a halt.” ~ Larry Amoros

My neighbor has two dogs. One of them says to the other, “Woof!” The other replies, “Moo!”
The dog is perplexed. “Moo? Why did you say, ‘Moo’?” The other dog says, “I’m trying to learn a foreign language.”
~Morey Amsterdam

“A watchdog is a dog kept to guard your home, usually by sleeping where a burglar would awaken the household by falling over him.” ~ Unknown

“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear.” ~ Dave Barry

“You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, “My God, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!”” ~ Dave Barry

“The great pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” ~ Samuel Butler

Peter Hogarth – Artist – Dog Portraits @PeterHogarth55 on X

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It’s a Dog’s Life

Rebekah Jenkins

“Because of the dog’s joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift.” ~ Mary Oliver

Nagyon Tetszik

“My dog is half pit bull, half poodle. Not much of a watchdog, but a vicious gossip.” – Craig Shoemaker

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“My little dog – a heartbeat at my feet.” ~ Edith Wharton

Ruth Shedrofsky Lax

“It is amazing how much love and laughter they bring into our lives and even how much closer we become with each other because of them.” – John Grogan

Tony O’Connor – @Tony’s_Ponies on X

“When an 85-pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” – Kristan Higgins

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I Love Dogs

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“Never judge a dog’s pedigree by the kind of books he does not chew.” ~ anon

nickylitchfield.com

“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear.” ~ Dave Barry

SchleuterSketchStu-Etsy

“You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, “My God, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!” ~ Dave Barry

Schlueter Sketch Studios Custom Pet Portraits

“Some dogs live for praise. They look at you as if to say “Don’t throw balls… just throw bouquets.” ~ Jhordis Anderson

Sheppard Portraits – Etsy

“A watchdog is a dog kept to guard your home, usually by sleeping where a burglar would awaken the household by falling over him.” ~ anon

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Dog Wisdom

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“As wonderful as dogs can be, they are famous for missing the point.” – Jean Ferris

Max by William H Jones

“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” – Josh Billings

“To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.” – Aldous Huxley

“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” – Agnes Sligh Turnbull

Amber

“When an 85-pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” – Kristan Higgins

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More Art by Mike Ramshaw 2

“Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” ~ Orhan Pamuk

“Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine?” – Gabriel Zevin

“You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.” – W. Bruce Cameron

“When an 85-pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” – Kristan Higgins

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner

“A dog teaches a boy fidelity, perseverance, and to turn around three times before lying down.” – Josh Billings

Art by Mike Ramshaw

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Dog Drawings 2

Sofia Haro – BoredPanda.com

“To his dog, every man is Napoleon; hence the constant popularity of dogs.” – Aldous Huxley

Sofia Haro – BoredPanda.com

“Anybody who doesn’t know what soap tastes like never washed a dog.” – Franklin P. Jones

Sofia Haro – BoredPanda.com

“What do dogs do on their day off? Can’t lie around – that’s their job.” – George Carlin

Sofia Haro – BoredPanda.com

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”– Josh Billings

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In My NEXT Life –

I want to be a dog with a good home.

“I want to work like a dog, doing what I was born to do with joy and purpose. I want to play like a dog, with total, jolly abandon.” ~ Oprah Winfrey

Kissing Victoria

“The dog is a gentleman; I hope to go to his heaven not man’s.” ~ Mark Twain

Fenway – susanhecht.com

“All his life he tried to be a good person. Many times, however, he failed. For after all, he was only human. He wasn’t a dog.” ~ Charles M. Schulz

Debbie Hamilton

“Every dog must have his day.” ~ Jonathan Swift

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“You can usually tell that a man is good if he has a dog who loves him.” ~ W. Bruce Cameron

Ronnie Gould Sculptures-artfulhome.com

“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” ~ Gilda Radner

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“My fashion philosophy is, if you’re not covered in dog hair, your life is empty.” ~ Elayne Boosler

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From the Mouth of a Dog

“I have found that when you are deeply troubled, there are things you get from the silent devoted companionship of a dog that you can get from no other source.” – Doris Day

Katya Minkina-dailypaintworks.com

“When an 85-pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” –” Kristan Higgins

fulcrumgallery.com

“Happiness is a warm puppy.” – Charles Shultz

Unknown

“Some dogs live for praise. They look at you as if to say “Don’t throw balls… just throw bouquets.”
Jhordis Anderson

BrenSparling.com

“A watchdog is a dog kept to guard your home, usually by sleeping where a burglar would awaken the household by falling over him.” ~ unknown

Unknown

“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear.” Dave Barry

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A Dog’s Advice

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Don’t be afraid to try something different.

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Take time to indulge yourself every once in awhile. You deserve it!

Be a megafan.

Maria Z-dailypaintworks.com

Make sure the people you care about know it.

Slideshow Bruce-Two Dogs in a Fence-flickr.com.

Get into mischief.

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Give hugs.

suburbanmen.com

Protect what’s yours.

Take naps whenever you can.

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Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

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“I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me, they are the role model for being alive.” – Gilda Radner

Jack Russell in a Boot-Bev Michel-imagekind.com

“Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.” – Ann Landers

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“Did you know that there are over 300 words for love in canine?” – Gabriel Zevin

Kaethe Bealer-dailypaintworks.com

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”– Josh Billings

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“When an 85-pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” – Kristan Higgins

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“Everything I know I learned from dogs.” – Nora Roberts

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“It’s not an easy thing to inflate a dog.”

The quote above is from Edward Abbey

Christine Cummings Ceramics
Defektiv

“Some dogs live for praise. They look at you as if to say “Don’t throw balls… just throw bouquets.”
Jhordis Anderson

Dido Ceramics

“A watchdog is a dog kept to guard your home, usually by sleeping where a burglar would awaken the household by falling over him.” – Unknown

Louise Brown

“Never judge a dog’s pedigree by the kind of books he does not chew.” – Unknown

Moon Sage

“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear.” Dave Barry

Pinterest

You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, “My God, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!” Dave Barry

Wendy Hodgson Mud Pups

“A dog is one of the remaining reasons why some people can be persuaded to go for a walk.” O.A. Battista

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Dogisms

David Paredes Serrano.

“If your dog is fat, you aren’t getting enough exercise.” ~ Unknown

Oliver Moss – Cairn Terrier – touchofclass.com

“The reason a dog has so many friends is that he wags his tail instead of his tongue.” ~ Unknown

Dog CAKE – reddit.com

“Don’t accept your dog’s admiration as conclusive evidence that you are wonderful.” ~ Ann Landers

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It’s All About Dogs

Giza Kiss-lovefromtheartist.com-Julie Brunn

“When an 85-pound mammal licks your tears away, then tries to sit on your lap, it’s hard to feel sad.” – Kristan Higgins

azwatercolor.com-AWA Gallery

“A watchdog is a dog kept to guard your home, usually by sleeping where a burglar would awaken the household by falling over him.” ~ Unknown

Annette Balesteri-dailypaintworks.com

“There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.” ~ Ben Williams

jimhodgesdogtraining.com

“The most affectionate creature in the world is a wet dog.” ~ Ambrose Bierce

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Dog Therapy

JurgenLingl-RebetezSculpture-escarp.com

“A watchdog is a dog kept to guard your home, usually by sleeping where a burglar would awaken the household by falling over him.” ~ unknown

Lesley Anne Greene-veniceclayartists.com

“Dogs feel very strongly that they should always go with you in the car, in case the need should arise for them to bark violently at nothing right in your ear.” ~ Dave Barry

Nick Mackman

“You can say any fool thing to a dog, and the dog will give you this look that says, ‘My God, you’re right! I never would’ve thought of that!'” Dave Barry

Lesley Anne Greene-veniceclayartists.com

“A dog is one of the remaining reasons why some people can be persuaded to go for a walk.” ~ O.A. Battista

Gwyneth

“Money will buy a pretty good dog, but it won’t buy the wag of his tail.” ~ Josh Billings

VictoriaColemanArtist.com

“In order to keep a true perspective of one’s importance, everyone should have a dog that will worship him and a cat that will ignore him.” ~ Dereke Bruce

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